Santa Monica is paving the way to a carbon neutral future together with its citizens.

Mobility is at the heart of the city’s plans. People-oriented streets and bicycle networks already create a pleasant urban experience while cutting emissions. Santa Monica will continue to reduce vehicle emissions by incentivizing alternative modes of mobility and greatly expanding electric vehicle charging. New policies ensure that all new residential and commercial developments include solar power and are built near mass transit. Through another visionary initiative, the city is working to become a zero waste community by 2030.

Mobility is at the heart of the city’s plans. People-oriented streets and bicycle networks already create a pleasant urban experience while cutting emissions. Santa Monica will continue to reduce vehicle emissions by incentivizing alternative modes of mobility and greatly expanding electric vehicle charging. New policies ensure that all new residential and commercial developments include solar power and are built near mass transit. Through another visionary initiative, the city is working to become a zero waste community by 2030.

WHY WE LOVE CITIES

Over half the world’s population now live in cities, and they generate over 70% of our climate footprint. But cities also offer an immense opportunity to create better places to live while contributing to a healthier planet in the process. Through better transport, green buildings, harnessing the power of nature, wasting less and loving more, cities can lead the way to a climate-friendly future.